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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — In an NBA draft full of stars from the likes of Kentucky, Duke and Wisconsin, Cameron Payne’s pedigree enticed the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p>
<p>Payne drew little interest out of high school in Memphis, Tenn. He then starred at Murray State in the Ohio Valley Conference — a school and league not accustomed to national attention.</p>
<p>In part because of that background, Payne joins the Thunder without a sense of entitlement, Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti said.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-06-28/murray-states-cameron-payne-oklahoma-city-seem-good-fit" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-06-28/murray-states-cameron-payne-oklahoma-city-seem-good-fit#commentsSportsMURRAY EVANSAmericaBilly DonovanCameron PayneD.J.D.J. Augustingeneral managerGeography of OklahomaHuman InterestHuman InterestKentuckyKevin DurantMemphisMurrayMURRAYNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball Association DraftNBAOhioOklahomaOklahoma CityOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderPaynePerson Careerplayerpoint guardQuotationRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSam PrestiSam PrestiTennesseeThe Associated Pressthe NBAWisconsinSun, 28 Jun 2015 05:31:33 +0000MURRAY EVANS224068 at http://lubbockonline.comThunder introduce new coach Billy Donovanhttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-05-02/thunder-introduce-new-coach-billy-donovan
<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s safe to say new Thunder coach Billy Donovan will stay in the NBA this time.</p>
<p>Donovan jokes that he has coached in the league before — eight years ago, he was hired by the Orlando Magic, only to change his mind the following day and return to the University of Florida. He said that decision had nothing to do with the Magic, and that it was more about his relationships with his family and Florida.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-05-02/thunder-introduce-new-coach-billy-donovan" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-05-02/thunder-introduce-new-coach-billy-donovan#commentsSportsCLIFF BRUNTBilly DonovanBilly DonovancoachDonovanFloridaGeography of OklahomaKevin DurantKevin DurantMcDonald's High School All-AmericansNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNBANick CollisonOklahoma CityOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPerson CareerPerson TravelQuotationRussell WestbrookRussell Westbrookthe NBAthe NBA finalsUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaWilliam DonovanSat, 02 May 2015 05:33:48 +0000CLIFF BRUNT218232 at http://lubbockonline.comOklahoma City Thunder hire Florida's Billy Donovan as coachhttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-05-01/oklahoma-city-thunder-hire-floridas-billy-donovan-coach
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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — The Thunder hired Florida’s Billy Donovan as their coach Thursday, hoping he will help the franchise win an NBA championship in Oklahoma City.</p>
<p>“We warmly welcome Billy and his family to Oklahoma City,” team chairman Clayton Bennett said. “He is the perfect fit for our organization and for our community, and we look forward to a long and successful relationship.”</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-05-01/oklahoma-city-thunder-hire-floridas-billy-donovan-coach" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-05-01/oklahoma-city-thunder-hire-floridas-billy-donovan-coach#commentsSportsCLIFF BRUNTBilly DonovanBilly DonovanchairmanClayton BennettcoachFloridaforwardGAINESVILLEhead coachKevin DurantKevin DurantMcDonald's High School All-AmericansNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNBANBA championshipNCAA tournamentNick CollisonNick CollisonOklahomaOklahoma CityOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPerson AttributesPerson CareerQuotationRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSam PrestiSam PrestiScott BrooksSerge IbakaShooting guardsthe NBAUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUSDWilliam DonovanFri, 01 May 2015 05:41:35 +0000CLIFF BRUNT218097 at http://lubbockonline.comOklahoma City Thunder fire coach Scott Brooks after 7 yearshttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-04-23/oklahoma-city-thunder-fire-coach-scott-brooks-after-7-years
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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — Scott Brooks did everything but win a championship.</p>
<p>It wasn’t enough.</p>
<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder fired their coach on Wednesday, parting ways with a former NBA coach of the year who led the team to three conference finals in four years only to falter this season as his players were hit hard by injuries.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-04-23/oklahoma-city-thunder-fire-coach-scott-brooks-after-7-years" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-04-23/oklahoma-city-thunder-fire-coach-scott-brooks-after-7-years#commentsSportsCLIFF BRUNT2008–09 Oklahoma City Thunder season2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasoncoachgeneral managerKevin DurantKevin Durantleader and team memberMan Made DisasterNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNBAOklahomaOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderPerson CareerQuotationRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSam PrestiSam PrestiScott BrooksScott Brooksthe NBA finalsThunderWestern ConferenceThu, 23 Apr 2015 05:16:10 +0000CLIFF BRUNT217158 at http://lubbockonline.comThunder beat Timberwolves, 138-113, but still miss playoffshttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-04-15/thunder-beat-timberwolves-138-113-still-miss-playoffs
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<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook went out with a bang.</p>
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<p>Westbrook scored 37 points in Oklahoma City’s 138-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night that was rendered moot by New Orleans’ playoff-clinching in over San Antonio.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-04-15/thunder-beat-timberwolves-138-113-still-miss-playoffs" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-04-15/thunder-beat-timberwolves-138-113-still-miss-playoffs#commentsFiled onlineJON KRAWCZYNSKI2008–09 Oklahoma City Thunder season2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonAndrew WigginsBasketballDion WaitersKevin DurantKevin DurantMinneapolisMinnesotaMinnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota TimberwolvesNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNew OrleansOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderQuotationRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSan AntonioSerge Ibakathe NBAWestern ConferenceWRITERThu, 16 Apr 2015 02:56:41 +0000JON KRAWCZYNSKI216295 at http://lubbockonline.comWestbrook's 27 and 10 lead Thunder, 116-103http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-04-10/westbrooks-27-and-10-lead-thunder-116-103
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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka out with injuries, it has fallen on Russell Westbrook to shoulder the load as Oklahoma City tries to grind its way into the NBA playoffs.</p>
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<p>Friday night against Sacramento, Westbrook got some help.</p>
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<p>Westbrook’s teammates stepped up to provide some scoring punch in the Thunder’s 116-103 win that broke a four-game losing streak. The victory kept them even with New Orleans for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-04-10/westbrooks-27-and-10-lead-thunder-116-103" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-04-10/westbrooks-27-and-10-lead-thunder-116-103#commentsFiled online2009–10 Oklahoma City Thunder season2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonAnthony MorrowcoachDerrick WilliamsDion WaitersEnes KanterKevin DurantKevin DurantLubbock Avalanche-JournalMcDonald's High School All-AmericansNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNew OrleansNick CollisonOklahoma CityOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderPerson CareerQuotationRay McCallumRussellRussell WestbrookSacramentoScott BrooksSerge IbakaSerge Ibakathe NBA PlayoffsWestern ConferenceSat, 11 Apr 2015 03:53:52 +0000Staff215705 at http://lubbockonline.comMavs beat Thunder 135-131 despite Westbrook triple-double http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-04-02/mavs-beat-thunder-135-131-despite-westbrook-triple-double
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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — Monta Ellis scored 26 points, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a triple-double from Russell Westbrook to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-131 on Wednesday night.</p>
<p>Westbrook finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. It was his 10th triple-double of the season, the 17th of his career and his eighth since the All-Star break.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-04-02/mavs-beat-thunder-135-131-despite-westbrook-triple-double" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-04-02/mavs-beat-thunder-135-131-despite-westbrook-triple-double#commentsSportsCLIFF BRUNT2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonAnthony MorrowChandler ParsonsDallasDallas MavericksDallas MavericksDirk NowitzkiEnes KanterJames HardenKevin DurantMonta EllisMonta EllisNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball Association FinalsOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookWestern ConferenceThu, 02 Apr 2015 05:18:15 +0000CLIFF BRUNT214639 at http://lubbockonline.comWestbrook posts another triple-double; Thunder beat Hawkshttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-03-20/westbrook-posts-another-triple-double-thunder-beat-hawks
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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook had yet another triple-double and scored 17 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Friday night.</p>
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<p>It was Westbrook’s seventh triple-double since the All-Star break, his ninth of the season and the 17th of his career. He had 10 rebounds and 14 assists while making all 17 of his free throws.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-03-20/westbrook-posts-another-triple-double-thunder-beat-hawks" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-03-20/westbrook-posts-another-triple-double-thunder-beat-hawks#commentsFiled online2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonAnthony MorrowATLANTAAtlanta HawksAtlanta HawksBasketballContact DetailsDennis SchroderDion WaitersKevin DurantKevin DurantLubbock Avalanche-JournalMcDonald's High School All-AmericansNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNBAOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderPero AnticRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookShooting guardsSteven AdamsSat, 21 Mar 2015 03:39:08 +0000Staff213197 at http://lubbockonline.comNBA roundup: Harden's 33 points lead Rockets over Cavs in overtimehttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-03-02/nba-roundup-hardens-33-points-lead-rockets-over-cavs-overtime
<p>HOUSTON — James Harden scored 33 points for Houston and Cleveland star LeBron James missed a pair of free throws with 4.2 seconds left in overtime, helping the Rockets hold on for a 105-103 win over the Cavaliers on Sunday.</p>
<p>James hit a 3-pointer with 43.5 seconds left to get Cleveland within one. Harden and James got tangled up on Houston’s next possession, but no foul was called and the shot clock expired.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-03-02/nba-roundup-hardens-33-points-lead-rockets-over-cavs-overtime" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-03-02/nba-roundup-hardens-33-points-lead-rockets-over-cavs-overtime#commentsSportsClevelandComcast CorporationD.J.D.J. AugustinHoustonIndianaIndiana PacersJames HardenJosh SmithKevin DurantLeBron JamesLeBron JamesLOS ANGELESLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersLubbock Avalanche-JournalMcDonald's High School All-AmericansNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball Association playoffsNBANBA post-season recordsNBA regular season recordsOklahoma CityPerson CareerPhiladelphia 76ersRussell WestbrookSerge IbakaMon, 02 Mar 2015 06:07:01 +0000Staff210979 at http://lubbockonline.comWestbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past Pacers, 105-92http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-24/westbrooks-triple-double-leads-thunder-past-pacers-105-92
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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-92 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight win.</p>
<p>Westbrook claimed his third triple-double of the season and the 11th of his career, despite resting for the entire fourth quarter.</p>
<p>Serge Ibaka had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Enes Kanter added 15 points for the Thunder.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-24/westbrooks-triple-double-leads-thunder-past-pacers-105-92" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-24/westbrooks-triple-double-leads-thunder-past-pacers-105-92#commentsFiled onlineCLIFF BRUNT1993–94 Indiana Pacers season2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonBasketballC.J. MilesDavid WestEnes KanterGeorge HillIndianaIndiana PacersIndiana PacersKevin DurantKevin DurantNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball Association rivalriesOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderPerson CareerQuotationRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSerge IbakaSerge IbakaSolomon HillWRITERWed, 25 Feb 2015 04:12:57 +0000CLIFF BRUNT210413 at http://lubbockonline.comNBA roundup: Westbrook leads Thunder past Nuggets without Duranthttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-02-23/nba-roundup-westbrook-leads-thunder-past-nuggets-without-durant
<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook had 21 points and a career-high 17 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 119-94 on Sunday night without Kevin Durant.</p>
<p>Durant was out after a procedure on Sunday to replace a screw that was causing soreness in his surgically repaired right foot. The reigning NBA MVP is expected to return this season.</p>
<p>Westbrook, playing with two new starters, put on a show. He had 10 assists in the second quarter and 12 in the first half.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-02-23/nba-roundup-westbrook-leads-thunder-past-nuggets-without-durant" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-02-23/nba-roundup-westbrook-leads-thunder-past-nuggets-without-durant#commentsSports2008–09 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonAllen IversonBasketballDanilo GallinariDanilo GallinariDenverDenver NuggetsDenver NuggetsKevin DurantKevin DurantLubbock Avalanche-JournalMcDonald's High School All-AmericansNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNBAOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderPerson CareerPerson LocationPerson TravelRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSerge IbakaSerge IbakaTy LawsonWilson ChandlerMon, 23 Feb 2015 06:10:19 +0000Staff210198 at http://lubbockonline.comWestbrook leads Thunder past Nuggets without Duranthttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-22/westbrook-leads-thunder-past-nuggets-without-durant
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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook had 21 points and a career-high 17 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 119-94 on Sunday night without Kevin Durant.</p>
<p>Durant was out after a procedure on Sunday to replace a screw that was causing soreness in his surgically repaired right foot. The reigning NBA MVP is expected to return this season.</p>
<p>Westbrook, playing with two new starters, put on a show. He had 10 assists in the second quarter and 12 in the first half.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-22/westbrook-leads-thunder-past-nuggets-without-durant" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-22/westbrook-leads-thunder-past-nuggets-without-durant#commentsFiled onlineCLIFF BRUNT2008–09 Oklahoma City Thunder season2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonBasketballDanilo GallinariDanilo GallinariDenverDenver NuggetsDenver NuggetsKevin DurantKevin DurantMcDonald's High School All-AmericansNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNBAOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSerge IbakaSerge IbakaTy LawsonWRITERMon, 23 Feb 2015 02:35:00 +0000CLIFF BRUNT210178 at http://lubbockonline.comThunder's Kevin Durant has foot procedure, expected back this seasonhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-22/thunders-kevin-durant-has-foot-procedure-expected-back-season
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<p>OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant had surgery Sunday to alleviate pain in his right foot, and the Oklahoma City Thunder expect him to return during the regular season.</p>
<p>A screw was replaced from his October operation for a broken bone in the right foot. Thunder general manager Sam Presti said the star forward will be evaluated again within a week.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-22/thunders-kevin-durant-has-foot-procedure-expected-back-season" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-22/thunders-kevin-durant-has-foot-procedure-expected-back-season#commentsFiled onlineBone fractureDurantforwardgeneral managerGeography of OklahomaHeadKevin DurantKevin DurantLubbock Avalanche-JournalNational Basketball AssociationOklahoma CityOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderPerson CareerQuotationSam PrestiSam PrestiThunderSun, 22 Feb 2015 22:12:06 +0000Staff210152 at http://lubbockonline.comNBA roundup: OKC's double-doubles prove too much for Charlottehttp://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-02-22/nba-roundup-okcs-double-doubles-prove-too-much-charlotte
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<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Russell Westbrook had 33 points and 10 assists, Serge Ibaka and Enes Kanter also had double-doubles and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-103 Saturday night for their fifth straight win.</p>
<p>With Kevin Durant sidelined with right foot soreness, Westbrook continued to carry the Thunder.</p>
<p>Westbrook was 12 of 27 from the field and a perfect 9 of 9 from the foul line, stretching his streak of consecutive foul shots made to 43.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-02-22/nba-roundup-okcs-double-doubles-prove-too-much-charlotte" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/sports/2015-02-22/nba-roundup-okcs-double-doubles-prove-too-much-charlotte#commentsSportsAP2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonAl JeffersonBasketballCharlotteCharlotte HornetsD.J.D.J. AugustinEnes KanterJames HardenKevin DurantKyle SinglerMcDonald's High School All-AmericansMiami HeatMichael Kidd-GilchristMinnesotaMo WilliamsNational Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationNBANorth CarolinaOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderPerson CareerPHOENIXpoint guardRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSerge IbakaSerge IbakaSun, 22 Feb 2015 06:55:39 +0000AP210124 at http://lubbockonline.comWestbrook nets 33, Thunder top Hornets 110-103 minus Duranthttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-21/westbrook-nets-33-thunder-top-hornets-110-103-minus-durant
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<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 33 points and 10 assists, Serge Ibaka and Enes Kanter also had double-doubles and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-103 Saturday night for their fifth straight win.</p>
<p>With Kevin Durant sidelined with right foot soreness, Westbrook continued to carry the Thunder.</p>
<p>Westbrook was 12 of 27 from the field and a perfect 9 of 9 from the foul line, stretching his streak of consecutive foul shots made to 43.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-21/westbrook-nets-33-thunder-top-hornets-110-103-minus-durant" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-02-21/westbrook-nets-33-thunder-top-hornets-110-103-minus-durant#commentsFiled online2008–09 Oklahoma City Thunder season2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder seasonBasketballCharlotteCharlotte HornetsEnes KanterEnes KanterKevin DurantKevin DurantLubbock Avalanche-JournalMcDonald's High School All-AmericansNational Basketball AssociationNorth CarolinaOklahoma CityOklahoma City ThunderRussell WestbrookRussell WestbrookSerge IbakaSerge IbakaSun, 22 Feb 2015 02:46:28 +0000Staff210012 at http://lubbockonline.com